The appearance and content of the top frame is configured from the Customize Top Frame page. A primary image for the institution can be added to the top frame and the color of the background and text can be set. Also, the shape and colors of the navigation tabs can be changed from this page.
Follow these steps to open the Customize Top Frame page.
Step 1 Click Settings in the Portal Areas section of the System Control Panel.
Step 2 Click Customize Top Frame from the Settings page.
The table below details the fields on the Customize Top Frame page.
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Field |
Description |
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Institution Image |
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Current Image: |
Displays the banner image that appears in the top frame. |
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Banner Link:[r] |
Enter a URL that links to the banner image. A user clicking on the image will access this URL. When adding a URL, do so as http://www.blackboard.com, not www.blackboard.com or blackboard.com |
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Name of Link: |
Name the link to the Banner Image. |
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Banner Image: |
Enter the path of an image file or Browse for an image file on the system. This image will become the banner image on the top frame. The file must be in .GIF or .JPEG format. |
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Institution Colors |
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Background Color: |
Click Pick to open the color palette. Click on a color to select it as the background color for the top frame. |
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Text Color: |
Click Pick to open the color palette. Click on a color to select it as the text color for the links in the top frame. Choosing white text will make the text stand out against darker backgrounds. |
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Tabs |
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Tab Style: |
Select the shape of the tabs from the available options. |
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Tab Alignment: |
Select the justification of the tabs across the top frames from the available options. |
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Tab Color: |
Click Pick to open the color palette. Click on a color to select it as the color for the tabs. |
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Tab Text Color: |
Click Pick to open the color palette. Click on a color to select it as the text color for the tabs. Choosing white text will make the text stand out against darker colors. |
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Active Tab Text Color: |
Click Pick to open the color palette. Click on a color to select it as the background color for the tab that is currently visible. |
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Designate Home and Support Links and Icons |
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Home Link:[r] |
Enter a URL that links to the Home button in the top frame. Users clicking on the Home button will be taken to this link. When adding a URL, do so as http://www.blackboard.com, not www.blackboard.com or blackboard.com |
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Support Link:[r] |
Enter a URL that links to the Help button in the top frame. Users clicking on the Help button will be taken to this link. When entering a URL, be sure to enter the URL completely, for example, http://www.blackboard.com and not www.blackboard.com or blackboard.com.
Hint: Linking the Help button to the Support section of the Blackboard Web site will give users quick access to discussions, FAQs, and User Manuals. The URL for the Blackboard Support is http://www.blackboard.com/products/services/support.htm |
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Icon Set: |
Click one of the options to select an icon set. |